Legislation by Province: Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, passed in the Thirty-second year of the reign of His late Majesty, entitled, “An Act for establishing and regulating a Militia.” 34 George III – Chapter 11 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for providing for the Trial of Issues, by Justices of Nisi Prius, in the Counties of Sydney, Lunenburg, Queen’s County, and Shelburne. 34 George III – Chapter 10 1794 This act establishes the court of the king's bench to four new counties in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the packing and inspecting of Salted Beef and Pork, for Exportation. 34 George III – Chapter 9 1794 This act places regulations on how salted beef and pork is to be packed for export, and the standards to be met before these products are exported. Inspectors are given authority to inspect the product to assure that they meet the required standards, and penalties for attempting to contravene the standards are specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue in Force, the several Acts therein mentioned. 34 George III – Chapter 8 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, made in the Thirty-third year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Duties on Wine, Rum, and all other distilled Spirituous Liquors, and Brown Sugar, for the purpose of paying the Interest, and reducing the Principal, of the Public Debt of this Province,” and also to revive, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the same Thirty-third year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for providing for the Support of His Majesty’s Government in this Province, by laying an additional Duty on Wine, Rum, and other Articles therein mentioned, and for encouraging the Agriculture, Fisheries and Commerce, of this Province.” 34 George III – Chapter 7 1794 An amendment to an act passed in 1793, which modified how the duties on spirits and sugars are collected in order to keep better track of how much revenue is being brought in by these taxes, and to better apply them to the province's debt. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for altering the Time of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, for the County of Cumberland, in the Spring of the Year. 34 George III – Chapter 6 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for altering the Time of holding the Supreme Court in the County of Cumberland. 34 George III – Chapter 5 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the preservation of Partridges, and blue winged Ducks. 34 George III – Chapter 4 1794 This act imposes a penalty for the killing, sale, or purchase of partridges and blue winged ducks during their mating season, from the first day of March to the first day of September, in order to help preserve the species. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to render valid, conveyances of Real Estates of married Women by them made, or to be made, during their coverture. 34 George III – Chapter 3 1794 This act allows married women to sell and dispose of property she owns either by sole title or jointly with her husband. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the preservation of Sheep. 34 George III – Chapter 2 1794 This act imposes fines and penalties on dog owners who do not prevent their dogs from harming sheep. Early Canadiana Online